Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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